Khama condemned leaders who cling to power through violence and manipulation, saying, “It is totally unacceptable when an African leader, in order to stay in power, will resort to killing his or her own people, will rig an election as if they are God’s gift to their country.”
Wakili wa Serikali, Thawabu Issa, akiwasilisha maelezo kwa niaba ya wenzake, alieleza kuwa baada ya kufika mahakamani na kutomuona mshtakiwa, walifanya mawasiliano na Jeshi la Magereza ambapo Mkuu wa Magereza aliwataarifu kwamba Lissu hakuweza kufikishwa mahakamani kwa sababu za kiusalama.
Her lawyer, Peter Kibatala, told the court that Niffer was beaten by several police officers and forced to sign a statement before she was taken to court.
Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance, went on hunger strike on October 28 to protest his detention, which began in February 2023.
Close-up satellite images have emerged showing evidence of door-to-door killings, mass graves, red patches and bodies visible along an earthen berm — findings consistent with eyewitness accounts.
“Local sources report that at least 40 civilians were killed and dozens injured yesterday in an attack on a funeral gathering in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State,” the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said.
A senior assistant commissioner and an accountant at the department were arrested, along with three others, during house and office raids by anti-corruption officials, who recovered large sums of cash.
The opening of Parliament comes amid intense national unrest and international condemnation following the disputed October 29 elections. Over 700 people have reportedly died in post-election protests, according to opposition sources, with security forces accused of using live ammunition against demonstrators.
Kiongozi huyo wa TLS alidai kuwa Heche alikamatwa na kuzuiliwa kinyume cha sheria, na kwamba wakati wa tukio hilo, vyombo vya dola vilikuwa.
Insurgents using submachine guns and machetes attacked police and military posts in Bundibugyo, Kasese, and Fort Portal districts, killing at least one civilian and one soldier.
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